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A senior nursing student chats about her career path
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Counselor wants to help more kids with mental health needs
Mandy Strong, Sanford Equity in Education Scholarship recipient, works on mobile crisis team
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Sanford bids farewell to longtime pediatrician-neonatologist
Dr. Rafael Ocejo practiced 43 years in medicine, 25 of those in Bismarck
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Nebraska nurse a third-generation ‘Good Samaritan’
Grandparents and parents linked Abby Stukenholtz to caregiving at an early age
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Newest nursing leadership fellow combines IT with RN
Sanford Health develops aspiring nursing leaders in annual fellowship program
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Sanford nurse reunites with Ukrainian family
Co-workers at Bemidji clinic donate money, clothing and supplies to support those fleeing war
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Living organ donation winds up saving two lives
Sanford Health employee donates one kidney, helping both a friend and a stranger
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Service is generational for Scholz family
Good Samaritan Society social worker shares workplace with husband, 3 children, 1 in-law
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Pro-level coaching open to all at Sanford Sports Performance
Trainers share same principles whether prepping athletes for NFL or youth sports
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Rib repair device business started, prototype in the works
Dr. Steven Briggs’ less-invasive surgical technique uses inside of rib to fix breaks
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Nurse, fundraiser nears retirement after 55 years of service
Good Samaritan Society leader: “We would not be here in Algona without Mary Hannover”
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Administrator sets standard with positive leadership
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